2009 Lexus GS vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2009 Lexus GS and 2009 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus GS (303 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lexus GS weights approximately 535 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Lexus GS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lexus GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Passat, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Lexus GS (372 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lexus GS | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lexus | Volkswagen |
| Model | GS | Passat |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 70 L |
